LibGuides: COMM110: Professor Queeney: Persuasive Speech--Policy (Speech #3)

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Library Databases

These Library databases are recommended for most Persuasive Speech topics. Find high-quality, reliable information from journal articles, newspapers, and websites.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Lots of information on contemporary social issues from many sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers and websites. Try this one first!

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EBSCOhost is a collection of databases with quality journal articles. When you enter EBSCOhost you'll get a list of databases to choose from. Try one or more of these, depending on your topic: Academic Search Elite (all subjects); Business Source Elite (business and economic topics); CINAHL with Full Text (health and wellness); GreenFILE (environmental topics).

LexisNexis Academic
This database has thousands of full-text newspaper articles from the US and beyond. Use the default search box or click on "Search the News."
eBook Collection
A collection of electronic books on all subjects (used to be called NetLibrary). Choose eBook Collection from the list of EBSCOhost databases.

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COMM110: Professor Queeney: Persuasive Speech--Policy (Speech #3)